Part I Listening Comprehension (20 minutes)
Section A
Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversation and the question will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A), B), C) and D), and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre.Example: You will hear:
You will read:
Q: Where do you think this conversation most probably took place?
A) At the office.
B) In the waiting room.
C) At the airport.
D) In a restaurant.
From the conversation we know that the two were talking about some work they had to finish in the evening. This is most likely to have taken place at the office. Therefore, A) “At the office" is the best answer. You should choose answer [A] on the Answer Sheet and mark it with a single line through the centre.Sample Answer [A] [B] [C] [D]
1. Q: Why isn`t the man going to the party?
A) His wife doesn`t want him to. C) He will be out of town.
B) He has some work to do. D) He doesn`t want to.
2. Q: What does the man want to do with his coins?
A) Take a bus. C) Do shopping.
B) Make a phone call. D) Give them to
3. Q: What have we learned about Maria?
A) Maria’s friends don`t call her very often.
B) Maria doesn`t like to talk on the phone with her friends.
C) Maria likes to talk on the phone with her friends.
D) Maria doesn`t have any friends.
4. Q: When will the woman take her vacation?